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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.60, 1,273.19 and 502.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.60, 1,273.19 and 502.96 is: 694.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.60 : 1,273.19 = 502.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.60/1,273.19 = 502.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.60x = 1,273.19 × 502.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.60x = 640,354.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,354.76/922.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.08

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